One of the most important installations in your home is the doors. In many homes, they are often the most ignored ones as well. So when one of the interior doors or exterior doors develops a fault, many of us are not very sure what to do. Luckily, most of the times doors develop minor flaws that can be corrected as a DIY project. Installation and major repair of both exterior doors and interior doors are best left to professionals who are experienced enough to handle the task. Similarly hanging a new door is a task that often starts out as a DIY project but finishes at the hands of a contractor.
One of the most common problems metal exterior doors develop is flaking and rust. The constant exposure to the elements and atmosphere wrecks havoc on the color and finish. A simple remedy is to coat the whole door with rust protectors. This inexpensive solution adds a number of years to the life of these doors. Similarly, due to constant use, interior doors, particularly wooden doors develop patches of worn finish. A simple retouching of the polish will do wonders in this case.
When it comes to doors, wood is still the dominant construction material. Almost all interior doors and a number of exterior doors are made of wood. One of the things that many DIY enthusiasts and inexperienced professionals overlook is the acclimatization of the doors. A door is built in very different conditioning then the place it is often installed. So if a door is immediately hanged, it will develop wraps and bends because of the sudden changes in humidity and temperature. The best thing is to let the door sit for about 48 hours so that it could adjust to the humidity and temperature. This simple step will save you a lot of trouble and costly repairs.
Contrary to common assumption, doors are not maintenance free. Overtime, many interior doors and exterior doors develop a squeaking sound. This could happen due to a number of reasons. The most common reason is the rust in the hinges. A few squirts of lubricant are enough to solve the problem. If the problem persists, inspect the hinges. Many hinges on interior doors and exterior doors become loose. Tightening all the screws of the hinges usually solves the problem.
Sagging or dragging doors are a hazard both to the people and floor. Both interior doors and exterior doors can sag for a number of reasons. Often the hinges come loose and with the day to day use, the door sags, in such cases, replace the hinges immediately. If the problem persists, call a remodeling or general contractor.
You can tackle a number of common interior doors and exterior doors problems as a weekend DIY project. However, it is best to leave such important tasks to a professional. With a competent contractor at work you can be sure of excellent service and peace of mind. |
